When I was a teenager in the 70's I asked my dad about this. He had played in bands most of his life, and he sang and played guitar. He said you have to do it so much that it becomes like driving a car. When we drive a car we can be doing several things at the same time without really thinking about it. Especially on a standard transmission. Pushing the clutch changing gears and signaling all at the same time while watching the traffic in 360° around you. We do all of this at the same time, without even thinking about it. It becomes almost like muscle memory. It's necessary if you want to be a good defensive driver. The skills in this video are important to become a versatile musician. Glen Campbell could not sing when his alzheimers started to advance because he would forget the words, but he could play the guitar a lot longer because of muscle memory. His arms, and fingers were on auto pilot. Thank you for this video. I have been playing a few years now, but still can use some help every once in a while. I appreciate your time in doing these video's. Plus this video just happened to remind me of my Dad, and that made me smile.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Aww glad to remind you of you’re Dad. But he’a right! It’s like driving a car or riding a bike. We do so many things based on muscle memory. The guitar is the same.

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Sarge! If one simply does what this lady says, shows, plays & sings, they'll improve their playing ability hugely and very soon. I know, because I have. Practice, practice & then practice some more. Ain't no short cuts that I know of. This woman is awesome as a teacher. And I've had other guitar teachers in the past. She's almost "too good to be true," but of course, she is. And she's for real. How refreshing that is these days. JMO

@edgarclark493

4 ай бұрын

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@thequestlivetolearntolive.8555

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for you and your Father and of course laurenbateman

Finally!!The ultimate tutorial from the Ultimate Teacher

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Rock one. Thank you!

I battled for over a month to get my brain to multitask in this way. For me it was that I was hooked on music and the guitar was my tool, locked myself into a room and drove my family crazy. Others have an easier time, I expect. It took years as a pastime to get my fingers to reach the chords. Then I focused on one song until I got it.

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Walkman reference I love it! Man I’m getting old.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. I know. I figured most of my audience would get the reference LOL

one year.. from 2020.. i learn from basic zero knowledge about guitar… lear by my self & from youtube…. now i can singing & playing guitar at the same time… & start made cover… love this hobby👍☺️

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Thank you so much for breaking this down, Lauren! You are such a great teacher. I love your videos!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you Lauren, I needed this video so much. Lots of great tips for strumming and singing at the same time.

@LaurenBateman

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Bravo Missy, informative lesson as always, thanks for teaching many skills besides playing the guitar, this lesson being one, singing and playing, be safe and you're becoming a hit on YT and deservingly so.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Good job, that is a great explanation and demo, thanks Lauren.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You got it.

Fantastic advice! Will be trying it out for sure. Thank you.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

When I was learning to play guitar and learning songs. My teacher set me up right. For one, he taught me to only practice guitar for 30 minutes at a time and never more than an hour a day. Now, I could play my guitar all I wanted but practice is more structured and results driven, practice with a metronome, but play from the heart! During practice, if I made a mistake, I would stop and correct myself, but when your playing and make a mistake, you just play through. So if your chord sounds dead just keep playing through it, and get back on track with the next chord. Also, he taught me to listen to live versions of the songs I wanted to play instead of just the studio versions. He also taught me that when it is just you and tour guitar, when your not playing in a band or with another person. your timing doesn't have to be perfect. You can draw out a word of a song, or what ever to get back on track. The most important thing is to play through it. You can qork on what you need to at your next practice session! Between the practice and playing you get better!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you for sharing.

@MrWonka-n2l

11 күн бұрын

I practice sometimes for 4 or 5 hours . A lot of my favorites do as well. Maybe I misunderstood

Excellent tips , great lesson ! Thanks Lauren.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!

Loved this Lauren, just starting out on my guitar journey so these are great tips.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Love how you explain everything so well Lauren😊

@LaurenBateman

2 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

Very helpful, Lauren. Thank you! ❤️

@LaurenBateman

Ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Amazing tutorial!! I really appreciate you! 😊

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Been curious about this for a while. Thanks for the tips!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You got it!

Lauren I love music and playing the guitar it takes a lot off your mind you have help with this than any instructor you bring it down to earth

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

Excellent info shared with humour and your usual positive, cheerful vibe.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Heather!

Great stuff. Very helpful. Many thanks. All the best to you and yours, love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You are gold Lauren. Great tips there. Thank you ✌

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you very much

Thank You Lauren for the tips! I have been singing and playing guitar for many years but really haven’t started putting the pieces together until I started following your channel. I was working on the G-C-D transition from Jet-plane and find My transition smoother while I sing than just strumming! Always have an awesome time during practice session now that I see the full roadmap! Even the wife says my sound has improved and she recognizes the songs I’m playing! 😂👍🙏🌵

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help!! What a great compliment from your wife too.

I'm enjoying Your Lesson(s) very much! 😊

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear that!

Thanks so much. It’s going to be my next student’s lesson! You’re the best, Lauren !! He’s in his 70’s and he’ll love the Johnny Cash song!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome!!!

You are a blessing Lauren !! I could play flute but never tried guitar. You inspired me. Thank you.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I was able to inspire you!

Super, danke für die Tipps. Sympathisch gemacht

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Brilliant instruction. Love your method and clarity.

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

your classes are class! thank you

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job of explaining everything I am 61 years old so I appreciate it thank you for the lesson 👍🏻🤘🏻

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You got it Sam

thanks a lot lauren! its another enlightenment day for a beginner like me who loves not only playing but also singing. thanks again!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

So helpful lesson...

Terrific lesson Lauren thank you🎶

@LaurenBateman

10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

This is a good lesson. Especially because you emphasize the importance of taking it slow and easy. I now know that there are no shortcuts. I have to put in the hours and hours of repetitive playing until my muscle memory kicks in. Thank you Lauren for being you 🙂

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Just LTL, (Listen to Lauren). And of course, do what she shows and advises, and you'll get much better, much faster. And no, she pays me nothing for my opinions. They're mine. And based on my experience with her, she's one of a few "class acts" left, I fear. On this platform. Merry Christmas Folks. Ron

Thank you so much for this, great teacher!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome

I needed this video so badly right now. Saw your Brown Eyed Girl video and thought I could tackle it first. I now realize I’m still way back on Step 1! Going to watch some TV and strum. Thanks Lauren!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on Adam. One step at a time.

I so appreciate you for how you share your skills with us in a manner I can grasp easily ✌🏼🙏

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome :D

omg I was just asking myself this the other day and wanted to ask someone and here is your video. Bless you and thank you

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

I read your mind!

❤ thanks Lauren for this good tips. 😊

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Great lesson! Thank you!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome James

thanks for this Lauren ! very helpful indeed ! :)

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Hi Lauren I'll be 60 ( on the 4th of July ) and last weekend i sang and played for the very first time in a pub, i got a round of applause so i couldnt of been that bad lol and it's all down to you and your online lessons THANKYOU

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! I love it.

Love your work Lauren.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen!

This is soooo useful tutorial. Thanks 🙏🏼

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Wow... This is a fantastic lesson!!!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you. This video explains so much, and makes me feel much better. I’m singing in my head😀, which hopefully is the pre-step to step one! Just glad to know I’m on the right road, just have a ways to go😀 Thanks again.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! You got this!

Fantastic video thanx so much!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Lauren well thanks a lot for your youtube channel that helps me a lot am trying to play guitar by myself for twenty years but in vain. After watching your videos for one month I have a lot of confidence and improvement. You explain it very clear and easy way. i will continue to watch our videos and improve my skill and who knows I'll send you a videos

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Greatest tutorials, thank you very much Lauren. I made progress just by excersising with this video

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Keep it up!

Thank you so much @lauren Bateman ❤️

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome so much

Thanks so much for this, Lauren! I was resigned to believing I could never play and sing at the same time. I can play (been playing a long time) and I can sing (I'm a rockstar when singing along to a song.) With these tips, I think it's possible I can combine these skills.

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul. If you can sing, you can play and sing. I do it daily. And I'm getting ready to demonstrate that on youtube. Not quite ready yet. I've always felt the need to be "B" or better, at anything I did. Lauren's an A+ at what she does on this platform. I believe there's no one better.

Great tips! Thanks!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You got it

Thank you Lauren you give us all hope

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Ian, you're very welcome.

Great job Beautiful teacher. I learn a lots Thanks

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Hum and play , talk and play and walk and play, genius , your tuition is gold, big thanks

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the lesson Gary

You're amazing teacher, thank you! 😊

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Great one Lauren.Awesome.

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was awesome! Thank you! :))

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You got it!

You are such a fantastic teacher!!!!!! Thank you !!!!

@LaurenBateman

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

This was super informative thank you!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

This video helps me a lot....❤

Good lesson babe. Needed that One for sure.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! 😊

i have really been struggling in this area and have watched many lessons on this.... yours is by far the best, thank you Lauren!!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Rocky!

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rocky, She's a KISS lady. Most youtube "teachers" don't know how to teach. I don't know why they're there, attempting to? Stick with Lauren. She's got teaching down. She knows & shows how you can learn as quickly as possible. Takes lots of practice, practice and practice. Merry Christmas.

great playlist! Wonderful!

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very sweet Lauren thank you.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

U R incredible Lauren. U make things so simple & help fulfil my childhood dreams. And I spend about 3 hrs everyday with you practising 🎸. U R adorable. Thank U dear.

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

A much needed topic and lesson

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Hope it helped!

You are awesome!! Thank you so much

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This is brilliant. Thanks!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You got it!

Amazing explanation, so good

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Amazing.

Wow! This lesson is just what I needed! Can you do a video on how to hold your pick and of the angle the pick must hit the strums please?

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Already did that video. Search Lauren Bateman better sounding strums. The thumbnail is me holding at a pick at a wired angle.

Very Informative

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for this video. I found this at the perfect time in my beginning stages. I was/am struggling with playing and singing. This Video has three simple steps for prractice. Repetition. I knew muscle memory was a must to play and strum but did not know how to practice toward that goal. Like walking and chewing gum or patting the head and rubbing the stomach. Such a clear lesson plan from Lauren. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU,! P.S. I am 75 years young and even I can follow this.

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very helpful.

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Thank you for an awesome lesson..❤

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jonvee7014

Жыл бұрын

@@LaurenBateman i like how you just cut to the chase and put it in perspective…. 5 stars all day every day

This video is so on time for me. Been struggling with the idea of starting to sing while playing. Still haven't tried, but been thinking about it. This is exactly what I needed to get motivated. Thanks again for another great tutorial.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Sean glad to help. It's like tapping your head and rubbing your belly at the same time.

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean, I still can't tap my head and rub my belly at the same time, never felt the need. But I can play & sing. Albeit, not well enough. Yet. But those folks who surrounded my campfires in the 70s & 80s didn't seem to notice that. Or simply didn't care. Perhaps the "pass around" vodka saved me? Listen to Lauren. There's none better at what she provides on this platform. Practice, practice & then practice some more. And again, LTL (Listen to Lauren).

Awesome thanks

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome 😊

Thank you so much Mam..It will surely going to help🇮🇳🇮🇳

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Great!

Cheers from Ireland, thanks for another great lesson

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks!, I really enjoy your lessons. Your teaching ability is much better than others online. Just don’t tell anyone that I’m a mandolin player.

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!

Two things that helps me a lot: whistle and using my foot as a metronome. I'm not quite there yet but I'm seeing a lot of progress! Great tips! Thanks!

@LaurenBateman

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Keep it up :D

Yeah. Excellent breakdown.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

This is the best singing and playing tutorial I've seen on YT! You make so much sense. Thank you! I have a lot of years playing guitar. Switched from electric jazz to acoustic fingerstyle (self taught) as I got older. Would love to be able to just strum and sing as well. You've provided concrete advice and tips that I think will get me started. I'll check your site for a list of songs. Something simple. BTW, they say that this gets easier as you go along. Is that true?

@LaurenBateman

9 ай бұрын

Hi Nikki, it does get easier as you go for sure. Glad you enjoyed the lesson!

Thank you!

@LaurenBateman

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Oh my gosh!! You are an amazing teacher! As a retired teacher of 30 years, I know about quality teachers. You get right on the level of your students. As an older student playing a baritone ukulele, I have been watching your channel. You have helped me so much with the cords that I cannot access because of arthritic fingers. I like the small size of the baritone uke and I like the way the strings are like the bottom 4 strings of the guitar. This is such a help to me because I want to play for my grandson’s little preschool class and sing some Christmas carols that are very simple. If you can point me into some very simple Christmas Carol direction, I’d sure appreciate it. Thank you so much❤️

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Gloria, oh my goodness thank you. Yes I have some easier songs in my Christmas playlist. Check out Jingle Bells, Joy to the World. Here is my song list on my website: www.laurenbateman.com/christmas-songs-for-guitar Here is my KZread Christmas playlist: kzread.info/head/PL10FTzm-zsiItltus9Iu7wp3Vr19nz8Lj

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Gloria, this lady's solid gold as a teacher. Her teaching talent is going to allow me to join the youtube crowd soon as an entertainer, and I'll be 80 next month! Wish me luck. Thanks, Ron. And me too. I have to limp around due to arthritis in my left foot. That started 30 years ago! My dad had the same problem.

To Melody. I'm too busy practicing now, thanks to Lauren. I'll add some videos (with songs) to my youtube page as soon as I feel (and hear) that I'm ready. Ain''t quite there yet. I'll also be listening to your songs and will have a comment for you after I do. Thanks for touch'n base, and take care, lady.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Take care!

Very good lesson here. I have been playing and singing for a long time but my down fall is I always play and sing sitting. Tricky chord progressions also make me slip up from time to time but with practice I can usually nail them down. I have a real hard time playing guitar standing with a guitar strap. But I'm not in a band and only play and sing for my enjoyment. I am a new subscriber and so far have enjoyed everything you teach. Thanks!

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

John, thanks so much for subscribing. Tricky chord progressions can throw you off, but really focus on the strumming then the singing.

Your awesome, I'm not there yet, my strumming pattern is coming on though ✊️ I saved this video. Thank you! All the best in 2023 Lauren :) 🥂🙋‍♂️

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

You got this!

I ordered a Fender Digital tuner from Amazon. I would be so tickled to be able to do the strumming. A huge step for me. Thank you Lauren! Mike

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Good luck. You will get it.

Thanks 🙏🤩🎸

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Perfect timing for me.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Your a great teacher ur technique r on point thks.

@loasidasortiz9716

2 жыл бұрын

I fall a little short 😂I'm 60 n in wheelchair but super determined thk's ur the best🎸cause of you I found a new purpose in life!😍

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help!

Wow wow so amazing video ma more grace

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

One of your best ever video

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks lauren

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Well I'm 56 years old and have just started learning guitar again after 20 years or so and these short video lessons are really helpful, I've learnt more in the last month than in 20 years so much easier to learn from your excellent videos than reading a book many thanks.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Wayne I'm so happy to help you! That's what I do here on the channel. I make guitar make sense.

@sing-a-longwithron2136

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Wayne. LTL (Listen to Lauren). I'll be 80 next month but I don't tell anybody. They might assume I'm old? LOL I try not to "act my age." That might cause another car wreck? Reck'n we've got enough of them already. I'll crank out a video or three on youtube next month, if I'm still alive. See ya then. Ron

Lol! "walkman battery dying down slow". Nice Laura you put in me in a reference there. I am still a student and I watch you for deconstructing things to make it simple. Thanks and cheers.

@LaurenBateman

9 ай бұрын

You are always welcome!

Just what I needed Lauren if you haven’t seen my Facebook videos. I love to sing and play…

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have!!! And yes you do 🤗

I think I’m almost there. I going to try it tomorrow when I practice. Thank you

@LaurenBateman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Been "playing" for 30+ years. This is an awesome lesson! Thanks Lauren.

@LaurenBateman

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks!!